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Canon EOS Rebel K2 - 3000 User manual
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS REBEL K2 (DATE) / 3000V (DATE) is a very compact
autofocus, single-lens reflex camera. lt can be used for a wide
variety of subjects and situations with fully automatic and user-
controlled shooting modes.
Read this Instructions and familiarize yourself with your new cameftl
before taking pictu res.
Also read "Handling Cautions" on page 4 to prevent camera
malfunction and damage.
Keep this instruction booklet handy for easy reference.
Before Using Your Camera
. Before shooting an important event, be sure to take test shots
to make sure the camera operates properly.
. EOS cameras have a lens mount for dedicated operation
(autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with Canon EF lenses.
Using a non-Canon EF lens with an EOS camera may not
result in proper camera or lens operation. Note that the
warranty does not cover any camera malfunction or damage
occurring with the use of non-Canon products.
Conventions Used in this Instructions
. The <fF\1,> icon indicates the Main Dial.
. All operation procedures described in this booklet assume that
the Mode Dial is set to a mode except <CED>. Before
proceeding with any operation, be sure that the Mode Dial is
set to a shooting mode.
. Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.**).
. The camera control icons and markings used in this booklet
correspond to the actual icons and markings found on the
camera.
. The (64)anO (66.) icons indicate that the respective function
remains in effect for 4 and 6 sec. respectively after the button
is released.
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Contents
Installing the Batteries........... ...........11
Checking the Battery Level..... ..........12
Mounting and Detaching a Lens........ ...............13
How the Shutter Button Works .........14
@Loading and Unloading Film ........15
Q:lMidroll Rewind ......16
Since everything is automatic, all you do is press the
shutter button.
You can set the desired shutter speed or aperture value to
obtain the exposure you want. you take control of the
camera.
Symbols
arerts vou to actions to prevent () ]ff"?il|?ffi#::
Note symbot gives supplemental information. E The
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Handling Cautions Camera Care and Storage . The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. . The camera is not waterproof and should not be used in wet conditions or underwater. lf the camera gets wet, take it to your nearest Canon dealer as soon as possible. lf small amounts of water splash onto the camera, wipe it with a clean dry cloth. lf the camera is exposed to salty air, wipe it thoroughly with a slightly damp cloth. . Do not leave the camera in places prone to excessive heat such as in a car on a sunny day. Excessive heat can cause the camera to malfunction. . The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble the camera. . Use only a blower brush to blow away any dust on the lens, eyepiece, mirror, focusing screen, film compartment, etc. Do not clean the camera body or lens with any cleaner containing an organic solvent. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon dealer. . The shutter curtains are extremely thin. Use only a blower to clean them. Be careful not to blow air too forcefully on the shutter curtains. The shutter curtains can be easily deformed or damaged. Also, when loading and unloading film, be careful not to touch the shutter curtains. . Do not touch the electrical contacts with your fingers. Otherwise corrosion may develop on the contacts, resulting in improper camera operation. . lf the camera is not to be used for an extended period, remove the pattery. Store the camera in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place. During the storage period, press the shutter button to release the shutter a few times once in a while. . Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where corrosive chemicals are present. 4View original page 5
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' lf you have not used the camera for some time or are pranning to
take shots you wiil not want to rose (overseas vacation, etc.), have
the camera checked by your canon dearer beforehand, or cnect
for yourself that the camera components are working properry.
LCD Disptays
By their nature, LCD displays react more slowly at low
temperatures, and may appear dark at high temperatures. The
display will return to normal at room temperature.
Batteries
'Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to remove
any fingerprints and smudges. This is to prevent faurty connections
and corrosion.
'Never disassemble or recharge the batteries. Also, never store a
battery in high-temperature praces or short circuit the battery
contacts or toss a battery into a fire.
'Although the batteries work well even at low temperatures, battery
performance may decline slighfly at freezing temperatures. In such
a case, keep spare batteries warm in a pocket, etc., and use and
warm the batteries alternately.
How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation
on the LCD paner, if the <fi> icon brinks or it is not disprayed, a
proper exposure can still be obtained as long as the shutter
releases. However, when the battery rever is row, firm advance and
auto rewind might stop midway or not work at ail and <[]> icon
may brink on the LCD paner. After the batteries are repraced with
new ones, film advance will be possible and film rewind can resume
by pressing the <@g> button.
Lens Electrical Contacts
After detaching the lens from the camera, put
on the lens caps or put down the lens with
the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens
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Before You Start
Installing the Batteries
The camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries.
Open the battery compartment
cover.
o Slide the release lever in the
direction shown by the arrow in the
diagram, and open the cover.
/'6r Install the batteries.
tYll"l o Make sure the battery contacts (+
lt _l ano -) are properly oriented as
/6\ snown.
o Do not mix old and new batteries. t-ll"lt$ | \_,
Close the battery compartment
cover.
o Press the cover until it snaps shut.
o The date and time must be set. See
page 26. (DATE Modet onty)
For places where cR2 batteries may not be easiry avairabre, taxe
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Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery level after replacing the batteries and before
using the camera.
Turn the Mode Dial to a shooting
mode.
o The camera will then turn on and the
LCD panel will display one of the
following battery level mark:
@ : Battery level OK.
frilc.i c-a : The battery level is low. Keep
> rtrfll spare batteries handy. rso l o Eb : The batteries will soon be
SL completely exhausted.
: Replace the batteries.
Battery Life (Wrth 24-ex. rolls)
Temperature 0% Flash Use 50% Flash Use 100"/. Flash Use
At 20"C 67 rolls 30 rolls zz rolls
At -'10"C 44 rolls 20 rolls tc rolls
The battery life shown above is based on Canon's testing
conditions with new batteries.
Ltl . lf nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the batteries may have
been installed incorrectlv. Take out the batteries and install
correctly.
. lf you often press the shutter button halfway for a prolonged
period or just autofocus without taking a picture, the battery life
will be affected.
. When not using the camera, set the Mode Dial to <Gf,D>.
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Mounting and Detaching a Lens
Mounting a Lens
Remove the caps.
o Remove the rear lens cap and the
camera body cap.
Mount the lens.
o Align the red dots on the lens and
camera and turn the lens as shown
by the arrow until it snaps in place.
On the lens, set the focus mode
switch to <AF>.
o lf the focus mode switch is set to
<MF>, autofocus will not operate.
Remove the front lens cap.
Detaching the Lens
While pressing the lens release
button, turn the lens as shown
by the arrow.
o Turn the lens until it stops. then
detach it.
t--=tLd . Keep the removed caps where you will not lose them.
. <AF> stands for "Auto Focus,', and <MF> stands for,,Manual
Focus."
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How the Shutter Button Works
The shutter button has two stages. You can press it down halfway or
fully. The two levels of shutter button operation are as follows:
When it is pressed halfway:
o Pressing the shutter button down
halfway activates autofocusing
(AF), and also activates the
automatic exposure (AE)
mechanism and sets the shutter
speed and aperture value.
o The exposure (the combination of
shutter speed and aperture value)
appears on the LCD panel and in
the viewfinder (64).
When it is pressed fully:
o The shutter is released to take the
picture and the film advances by
one frame.
lt lf an Extender (optional) is used and the maximum aperture (the
lowest f/number) of the lens becomes smaller than f/5.6,
autofocusing will not operate.
hl Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called
camera shake. Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To
prevent blurred pictures due to camera shake:
. Hold the camera steady.
' Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press
your both elbows lightly against your body.
' Hold the lens at the bottonr with your left hand.
. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.
. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other
instead of lining up both feet.
. Use your finger tip to touch the shutter button, grasp the camera
with your entire right hand, then press the shutter button gently.
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@ Loading and Unloading Film
0 . th" shutter curtains have been manufactured with very hrgh
precision. Never touch them with your fingers. When loading film,
do not touch or damage the curtains with your fingers or film.
. In hot and humid environments, do not remove the film packaging
until you are ready to load the film.
. lnfrared film cannot be used with this camera.
LrJ lf the film is not loaded properly, the <@> icon will blink on the LCD
oanel and the shutter will not work. Reload the film cartridqe
properly.
Unloading Film
After the film's last frame is exoosed, the camera rewinds the film
automatically.
After the film is rewound. there will Ca|cn rfic.
m be a shutter-release sound. Check that the .@r icon is blinking on the
rsoo LCD panel, then open the back m
@ s,-l cover and take out the film cartridqe.
@swtiOroll Rewind
To rewind the film in midroll. follow the procedure below.
Press the <Qs> button.
> Film rewind will begin.
r Make sure the <@> icon is
blinking, then take out film
cartridoe.
lt lf you take out the film cartridge in midroll without rewinding the film
and then load a new roll of film and oress the shutter button
completely, the new film will only rewind into the cartridge. Before
loading a new roll of film in this case, close the camera back and
oress the shutter button.
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iii : : :, ::D f ull Auto Mode :
All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button.
Everything is automatic so it is easy to photograph any subject. With
seven AF points to focus the subject, anyone can just point and
shoot.
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Aim any of the AF points on the
subject.
o The main subject, as determined
by the camera, will be focused by
one of the AF points.
o To focus a subject not covered by
any of the AF points, see "Focus
Lock" on page 29.
-*-*AF point
Focus the subject.
o Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
> When necessary, the built-in flash
will pop up automatically.
> When focus is achieved, the AF
point mark and focus confirmation
Shutter speed light <O> in the viewfinder will
f lash. i nperture value
I i AF point mark
Check the exposure setting.
> The shutter speed and aperture
value will be set automatically and
displayed in the viewf inder and on
the LCD panel.
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Take the picture.
o Compose the sl'rot and press the
shutter button fullv.
() ' llyou-want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zooming
ring after achieving focus may throw off ttre focusl
' lf the built-in flash's pop-up operation is obstructed, the <fi>
rcon will blink on the LCD panel. press the shutter button halfway
to resolve the oroblem.
LIJ 'When focus is achieved, the autofocus and auto exposure settrng
will also be locked.
' lf the focus confrrmation right <o> brinks, the picture cannot be
taken. (p.30)
' out of the seven AF points, the one covering the closest sublect is
selected automatically to achieve focus.
' lf multiple AF point marks wiil light, it means that ail of them have
achieved focus at the respective points.
'In the Basic Zone modes (except <*r t.\t.Elt ), the buirt-in
flash will pop up and fire automaticaily in row-rigl-rt or backrit
conditions. To retract the flash, push it back down.
AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash
Under low-light conditions, the built-in flash fires a brief burst of
fiashes when you press the shutter button harfway. This is to
illuminate the subject to enable easier autofocusing.
LJJ . The AF-assist beam does not function in the < I, . (\ , . E, modes.
'The built-in frash's AF-assist beam is effective up to about 4
meters/i 3.1 feet.
' In the creative Zone modes when the buirt-in frash is popped up
with the <f > button, the AF-assist beam may be emitteo.
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'::',1Programmed lmage Control Modes
Select a shooting mode to suit the target subject, and the camera
will be set to obtain the best results'
Portraito
This mode blurs the background to make the
human subject stand out.
. Holding down the shutter button executes
continuous shooting.
. To improve the background blur, use a
teleohoto lens and fill the frame with the
subject or have the subject stand farther away
from the background.
Landscape I
Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance
the depth and breadth of the picture.
ctose-upV
Use thrs mode to take close-up shots of
flowers, insects, etc.
. As much as possible, focus the sublect at the
lens' closest focusing distance.
. To obtain a larger magnification, use the
teieohoto end of a zoom lens.
0 n blinking shutter speed indicates that the shutter speed is too slow
to prevent a blurred picture due to camera shake. Be careful to hold
the camera steady and press the shutter button smoothly, or use a
tripod. (The shutter speed indicator still blinks when you use a
tripod, but camera shake will not be a problem')
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This is for fast-moving subjects when vou
want to treeze the action.
. The camera will first track the subiect with the
center AF point. Focus tracking will tnen
continue with any of the seven AF points
covering the subject.
. While you hold down the shutter button.
focusing will continue for continuous shoorrng.
. Using a telephoto lens and ISO 4OO or hioher
speed film is recommended.
Night Portrait
This mode is for taking pictures of peopre at
twilight or at night. The flash iiluminates the
subject while a slow sync speed obtains a
natural-looking exposure of the background. . lf you want to photograph only a night-scene
(without people), use the <-- > mode
. Tellrnstead.the subject to keep still even after tne
flash fires.
Ftash off $|
You can disable the flash when you do nor
want it to fire.
. The built-in flash or any exlernal Speedlite will
not fire.
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(with the buitt-in rtash)@ Using Red'eye Reduction
When {lash is used in a low-light environment, the subject's eyes
may come out red in the photograph. To reduce this "Red eye'' the
red-eye reduction lamp shines a light into the subject's eyes before
the flash is fired. Red-eye reduction works in all shooting modes
except.It .\t .Elt
Move the <)> arrow to the
<@> icon on the LCD panel.
. Look at the LCD panel and press
tfre <FUNC.> button to move the
arrow. (06)
dt j1> dial to set " I " canon n K.] Turn the <
r EEI on the LCD panel. ; ro1 o Press the shutter button halfway to >(Dl
El return to normal camera operation.
, %,,) o To" C cancel" on thered-eyeLCD panel.reduction, set
Ld . When you press the shutter button
halfway, the red-eye reduction lamp-on
indicator will appear in viewfinder and
on the LCD panel. t . Red-eye reduction will not work unless
the subject looks at the red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator lamp. Tell the subject to look at the lamp.
. For maximum effectiveness, press the shutter button fully after the
red-eye reduction lamp turns off (after 1.5 sec.).
. You can take a picture even while the red-eye reduction lamp is lit.
. The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending on the
subject.
. To further increase the effectiveness of red-eye reduction, go to a
brighter environment or move closer to the subject.
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'. : .. .,.. ,., Self-timer Operation 'S t, ::::: ,-i::=:
You can use self-timer in any Basic mode or creative mode. we
recommend using a tripod when Vou use the self_timer.
,n\Aul Press the <g/Ui> brttr":--- \\JI
J lstTl o While looking at the LCD panel,
rrNFUNc. press the <Er:/Ui> button to select
.Sir.
. q/$:
s.m
Take the picture.
o The picture-taking procedure is the
same as with the <E> Full Auto
mode on page 18.
o Look through the viewfinder and
press the shutter button fully to
start the self-timer.
> The picture will be taken about 1O
sec. later.
First B sec.: Self-timer lamp blinks
slowly.
Final2 sec.: Self-timer lamp blinks
quickly.
> During the self-timer operation, the
LCD panel counts down the
seconds until the picture is taken.
0 oo not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter
button to start the self-timer. Doing so prevents the camera from
focusing on the subject.
LJ . To cancelthe self-timer after it starts, press the <El:/$i> button.
' when using the self-timer to take a picture of only yourself, first
lock the focus (p.29) on an object at the same distance where vou
will be in the oicture.
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iWireless Remote Control (onrE Modet onty)
With Remote Controller RC-5 (optional), wireless ooeration is
p_og:,ql3 j!_lgjjf9l ft.?wqy from the front of the camera.
Press the <n::/$r> button.
o While looking at the LCD panel,
press the <EIJ/,S;t button to select
.Sr t.
Take the picture.
. Point the controller toward the
camera's remote control sensor
and Oress the transmit button.
> Taken about 2 sec. later. Remote control sensor o The indicator will be the same as
during the last 2 sec. of the self-timer.
(f Certain types of fluorescent lights might cause the remote control
operation to work improperly. Place the camera away from any
fluorescent lights as far as possible.
t-lLJJ lf you set.$it and do nothing for four minutes, the remote control
mode will be canceled automatically to save battery power.
::..Using the Eyepiece Cover ,.:- ,,
During self-timer or remote control operation when your eye does
not cover the viewfinder eyepiece, stray light may enter the
eyepiece and affect the exposure when the picture is taken. To
Pl-ey_9tl 1"1't_11:-e_ ll,g gy--9fte9g_*y_elt_9 q9J9f qq 9y9pie_99 (Lll-__
Remove the eyecup from the
eyepiece. 1
Attach the eyepiece cover. I
o Slide the eyepiece cover down into
the eyepiece groove to attach it.
0 Wn"n you reattach the eyecup, press it with your fingers so that it is
attached tightly to the camera.
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ftTiillmprinting the Date orTime (DArE Model onty)
Setting the Date and Time
Move the <)> arrow to <liE[fl>.
Select the digit to be set.
o Press the <6ETl> button.
o The digit selection will change in
the following sequence: year,
month, day, hour, minute, " .'".
o1 Seto Turnthethecorrect<f h> number.dial.
o Repeat steps and until all the
date and time digits are set correcilV.
Finalize the date and time setting.
o Keep pressing the <6ETl> button
until no digits are blinking.
o lf you press the <6ril> button while
" l " is btinking, O sec. wiil be set.
0 lf a picture is taken while the date and time are blinking, the date
and time will not be imprinted on that picture.
t-l4I The date and time setting can be retained forabout 1o min. after
the camera's batteries are removed.
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User-Control led Shooti ng
Eselecting an AF point.. ..............28
Focus Lock.......... .....................2g
When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) .........30
ElrlSelecting the Fitm Advance Mode ......31
Metering Modes .....3.1
P Program AE............ .....32
Tv Shutter-Priority AE..... .........34
Av Aperture-Priority AE...... ...................35
M Manual Exposure ..............36
A'DEP nutomatic Depth-of-Fietd AE ..... .......37
AvElExposure Compensation ...................38
fuAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ..............39
)FAE Lock .... ... .. .... ......4o
Bulb Exposures.......... ..............4j
ft Multipte Exposures ......41
fSO Setting the tSO Fitm Speed ......42
Using the Built-in Flash ....43
With Creative Zone modes, Vou can ser
the desired shutter speed oiaperture
value to obtain the exposure you want. you
take control of the camera.
. ln CreativeZone modes, Vou can selecr
the desired AF point and set the film
advance mode, exposure compensatron
amount, AEB, AE lock, bulb exposures,
multiple exposures, and ISO speed.
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,,i:.-....::-,..:, .:,,;.: sefecting an AF point
The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected
automatically by the camera or manually by you. In the Basic Zone
modes and <A-DEP> mode, U9 nr point selection is automatic only. In the <P> <Tv> <Avt.M> modes, the AF point can oe
selected either automatically or manually.
. Automatic AF point Selection
The camera selects the AF point automatically accordinq ro
situation.
. Manual AF point Selection
You can select any of the seven AF points manually. This is best
wnen you want to be sure to focus on a particular subject, or to
a particutar _compose lhglq:gfv,
Press the <E> button. (,36)
> The current AF point will be
indicated on the LCD panel and in
the viewfinder.
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Select the desired AF point.
o While looking at the LCD panel or
viewfinder, turn the <f '1._t> dial.
r After selecting the AF point, press
the shutter button halfway. The
camera will then be readv to take
prctures.
Automatic AF Manual AF
Point Selection Fa- Point Selection
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Focus Lock
After achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subiect ano
recompose the shot. This is called ',focus lock.,,
Set the camera to a Creative
Zone mode.
. Set a Creative Zone mode exceDt
. A'DEP '
Select the desired AF point.
Focus the subject.
o Aim the AF point on the subject,
6 then press the shutter button
tr ,,,tr*& halfwav.
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Keep pressing the shutter
button halfway and recompose
the picture as desired. $.f.'Q,*.S,,*F, Take the picture. ,. (:
b'*
E 'lf focus has not been achieved, the focus confirmatron right <o>
in the viewfinder will blink. In this case, you cannot take a prcture
even when you press the shutter button fully. Recompose the shot ,,When and focus again or see Autofocus Fails,'(p.30).
' lf you use an external, EoS-dedicated speedrite'and focus cannor
be achieved with the AF-assist light, select the center AF point.
' Focus lock also works in the Basic Zone modes (except .'K. r)
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